For this assignment, you will write a 2–3 page paper about the role of the media in American government and politics and how you can use the media in the future to be a better-informed citizen. You will also explore how you can be more involved with a political party (including third parties) or interest groups to be an agent of social and political change.
Write an essay in which you address the following requirements. Be sure to write in a well-organized and concise manner that adheres to the rules of grammar, usage, and mechanics.
- Step 1: Describe two different problems people often face when getting news about the American political/governmental system.
- Include examples for support.
- Step 2: Describe two strategies for ensuring you are receiving accurate news about the world.
- Include examples for support.
- Step 3: Describe and explain which party/parties and/or interest groups are most interesting to you and why.
- Step 4: Explain how, as a well-informed person, you can be engaged in the political process by working with a political party or interest group.
- Be specific about what you can do with the party or group.